Wild Dogs Under My Skirt - by Tusiata Avia

Alive with the energy and rhythm of raw and lyrical performance poetry and oral traditions, Wild Dogs Under My Skirt challenges perceptions of culture, life and love. Based on Tusiata Avia’s provocative and unapologetic poetry, this is a vital work that explores power, politics, racism, love, sex and living between cultures.

It’s an unending colonial earthquake, where six Samoan characters, between two cultures, play, gossip, endure, upend the patriarchal status quo and carve out powerful new identities.

                  Written by     Tusiata Avia,

                 Directed by    Anapela Polata'ivao

                 Produced by  F.C.C/ Victor Rodger (ONZM)

CAST -  Anapela Polata’ivao, Joanna Mika Toloa, Frankie Adams, Petmal Lam, Ilaisaane Green, Vaimaila Urale Baker with drumming by Leki Jackson-Bourke

The song Telesa is sung by Aivale Cole, and was produced by Lindah Lepou and Robert O’Brien.

 

For RNZ -  Studio recording by Blair Stagpoole, mixing and sound design by Phil Benge, Co-ordinating Producer - Adam Macaulay

 

WARNING - listener discretion advised

This drama deals with sexual abuse and contains sexual themes and language which may not be suitable for all listeners. Adult supervision is strongly suggested. 

If this piece raises any issues for you, the number for Rape Crisis is 0800 88 33 00

 

 

                                 PLEASE NOTE -  the audio will only be available until Sunday 28 March 2021